Articles In This Issue
Equality
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Another 59 Years To Break The Glass Ceiling?
The EU directive aimed at improving the gender balance on corporate boards, which was finally adopted on 22nd November 2022, took a decade to...
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Maja Gojković, Deputy Serbian Prime Minister And Minister Of Culture, President Of The Coordination Body For Equality
Equality Is Our Credo
Strong political will exists in Serbia, but also a willingness of the society to advance gender equality in all areas of political, economic and...
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Brankica Janković, Commissioner For The Protection Of Equality
Championing Gender Equality
There can be no acknowledging and recognising of the role of women in society without partnership with men. It is important for them to...
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Violeta Jovanović, NALED Executive Director
Women Make A Difference
I am satisfied that I have been able, as the first employee at NALED, to monitor and direct the development of the organisation from...
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Jelena Galić, AIK Banka CEO
Success Doesn’t Depend On Gender
The country’s banking sector is stable and highly capitalised, and as such also resistant to external shocks. It is in a position to reduce,...
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Henkel
Dedicated To Fostering Female Leadership
Striving for more gender diversity is a key element in Henkel’s holistic diversity strategy, which includes further dimensions such as internationalism and ethnicity, sexual...
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Gordana Brašić, Head Of Human Resources, Henkel
Grateful To My Colleagues For Their Team Spirit
I am pleased to have the opportunity to share key moments in my career development in the company of female colleagues in management positions,...
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Milica Šljivančanin, Marketing Manager Henkel Consumer Brands
The Future Of Marketing Is In Good Hands
I ’ve always looked for positions that allow me to express my creativity. I started my career at Henkel in the corporate communications department,...
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Jelena Gavrilović Šarenac, Head Of Corporate Communications Henkel
Open Discussion Gives The Best Solutions
I have been building my career in marketing and communications for more than two decades. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity...
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Jelena Bukumirović, Quality Manager, EE South Ceresit Plants
Dedicated People Are The Strongest Driving Force
I started my career in a chemical industry factory, and the first independent industrial projects brought me incredible experience in getting to know the...
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Danijela Micanović, Material Management Manager, Henkel Kruševac
Looking Back, We Can See That We Have Grown And Improved
I started my professional career in development, then in marketing, and in the supply chain in materials management. Our factory grew into one of...
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Aleksandra Janjić, Controlling Mgr A Cluster ADH South&Central
It Is A Joy To Learn, Grow And Develop With The Team
In my 17 years at Henkel, I have spent most of my time in the controlling department, and currently I have a dual responsibility:...
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Marija Blagojević, Head Of Business Planning Europe
Solving Challenges Brings New Knowledge
For success in my job you need exceptional communication skills, because we are the link between Operations and Supply Chain on the one hand...
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Sandra Simić, Head Of Legal Affairs, Henkel Srbija
For A Strong Team There Is No Insoluble Issue
When I graduated from the Faculty of Law, I did not think about a corporation. I worked in the state administration and in a...
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Ivana Životić, Head Of Marketing ACB Serbia & Export
It Is Important To Share The Same Values With Colleagues
Running the marketing department of a construction brand that is perceived as ‘masculine’ opens up space for prejudices that have made me even tougher...
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Ivana Lazarević, Digital & E-commerce Manager HCB
It Is Useful To Have The Big Picture Of A Business
I can freely say that I grew up with Henkel. My development path was colourful, so in the 15 years. I have gained enviable...
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Jelena Martić, Henkel Adhesives Technologies
A Positive Mindset Is The Key Team Enabler
I was happy enough, to have extremely inspirational supervisors and colleagues beside me throughout my career. They taught me well. Roles and positions come...
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Ivana Matejić, Quality And Hygiene Manager, Henkel
The Goal Is Satisfied Customers And Consumers
I started my career at Henkel in 2004 as a researcher in the R&D sector. For two and a half years I also worked...
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Lucija Vesić, Head Of Finance Controlling
A Good Manager Supports Workers
Working on yourself, improving your knowledge, acquiring new skills and innovative practices are the best investments that always yield returns many times over.
There...
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Anastasia Cvetković Čučulis, CFO, Dijamant
Meet The Best CFO
The Association of Financial Directors of Serbia, the largest Serbian organization of financial professionals, in cooperation with the consulting and auditing firm Deloitte, awarded...
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Angelina Nekić, CEO Of Delta Real Estate And Vice President Of Delta Holding
Success Comes With Knowledge And Experience
The number of women in management positions at Delta Holding is impressive, although professionals here were never divided according to gender, but only according...
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Slavica Pavlović, President Of The Executive Board, Eurobank Direktna
Every Challenge Provides A Valuable Lesson
Eurobank in Serbia has merged and joined forces with Direktna banka, thereby strengthening its position on the Serbian market when it comes to achieving...
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SBB
Everyone Is Important
SBB is a company that employs equals numbers of women and men. Although men remain dominant in top management positions, viewed as a whole...
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Minja Jugović Janjić, SBB Marketing Director
We’re Galloping Forward
Including the long reign of the Queen of England, I don’t think there’s a position that hasn’t been conquered by women today. The same...
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Ksenija Bulatović, SBB Sales Director
Combining Energies Is A Good Thing
Holding a senior management position and working in the field isn’t a burden, but it’s certainly a challenge. I would provide just one example:...
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Zorica Popović, CEO, Elixir Group
The Strength Of The Team Makes A Strong Foundation
Elixir Group’s production capacity is one million tonnes, the portfolio consists of 55 different chemical products, of which we export 70% to the markets...
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Alma Quattro
Everyone Has Their Own Pathway
The women of Alma Quattro are happy to have received the opportunity to use their own view of success to inspire younger ladies who’ve...
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Sanja Pešić, CEO, Alma Quattro
Success Is Achieved Through Team Support
While each of us walks the path of our own business and life development, there is point at which those paths cross and we...
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Bojana Novaković, Sales Director, Alma Quattro
The Future Works For Women
Regardless of gender, all leaders possess similar characteristics that promote them being recognised for that characteristic within social groups
When it comes to women, daily...
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Sandra Dejanović, Executive Sales Director, Alma Quattro
First One Learns From Mistakes, And Then From Success
When you work in an industry like advertising, which is developing and changing permanently, and where every year brings something new and interesting, but...
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Gordana Jovanović, Director Of Administrative Affairs, Alma Quattro
People Represent The Most Valuable Resource
The concept of a life balance represents an appropriate designating of priorities between work (career and ambitions) and private life (health, rest, desires, family...
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Jelena Knežević, Partner, Leitnerleitner
Each Project Presents Unique Challenges
One of LeitnerLeitner’s main corporate strengths is caring for employees, clients and the community. They believe that investing in the professional development of employees...
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Ivana Sliousaregko, Director, Sterile
Experts In Cleanliness And Safety
Leading the company Sterile, which sets new standards in the fight against microbes, is an inventive and successful young woman. In parallel she manages...
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Tamara Stančev, Commercial Development Director, Ljubex International
You Grow When You Learn
Ljubex International has 32 years of experience in the import and sale of bearings. It has a professionally trained staff for technical support, foreign...
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Milena Gajović Shrestha, General Manager, SR Technics Services
SR Technics Nurtures Diversity
SR Technics Services Belgrade is no longer a shared service centre performing only repetitive administrative tasks and transactions for the needs of the parent...
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Ljiljana Kovačević, Manager Of The Department For Projects And Technical Support, Alumil
Women Are Aware Of Their Strength
Alumil’s product portfolio is really broad, which is a result of following trends in architecture and of adapting to legal regulations in the field...
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Ana Glišović, Financial Manager, Alumil
Women are Boldly Taking Leadership Positions
Alumil has fostered equality from the very beginning, so a large part of the top management consists of women. It has been shown that...
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Sandra Stevanović Ali Farahat, HR Manager, Alumil
We Value Diversity
Alumil is a company that prides itself on providing a complete service on our market and the markets it is developing in the field...
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Tijana Anokić, Marketing Manager, Alumil
Belonging To A Team Is A Driving Force
At Alumil, they believe that employees are their greatest value, and that’s why they continuously build and strengthen enthusiasm, belonging and togetherness among colleagues....
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M. Sc. Melita Rozman Dacar, Managing Director Of Slovenian Railways Freight Transport
Today’s Business World Needs Diversity
Despite the Corona crisis, the war in Ukraine and other challenges, SŽ-Tovorni promet will be satisfied with this year’s business. They have optimised their...
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Kruna Gavović, CEO At The Lean Six Sigma Company CEE And Marketing And Academy Manager At TMS CEE
Happiness Lives Within Us
Kruna Gavović has been recognised as one of the best young managers due to her engagements with the TMS brand and The Lean Six...
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Education To Employment (E2E) Project
Accelerating Youth Employment
The Education to Employment (E2E) project challenges gender stereotypes in the workplace with the aim of empowering young women to pursue their career dreams
Empowering...
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Sonja And Nataša Vrkatić, Owners Of The Verkat Winery
Women Today Are Also Working With Wine
The success of the Verkat winery is the product of the vision of a lawyer and an art historian, the two sisters Sonja and...
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Dragana Ðujić, General Director, Kibid d.o.o.
Only The Best For Babies
For three decades, Kibid has been engaged in the import and distribution of baby food, primarily Aptamil and other products of Nutricia, which is...
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Sanja Stanimirović, CEO & Chairwoman, Testeral
Entrepreneurs Are Multi-Taskers
Testeral is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of aluminum constructions, facades and windows. It belongs to a group that has been operating...
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Aleksandra Miladinović, PR, Mercedes-Benz, Star Import
“She’s Mercedes” Empowers Women
The Mercedes-Benz brand works tirelessly to strengthen the position of women in the modern world. Since 2015, this struggle has been presented in the...
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Sandra Marinković, External Affairs Lead, MSD
The Sexes Are Equal, But Not The Same
At MSD, all dimensions of diversity are fundamental to success. This includes gender-inclusive policies and practices, transparency in the presentation of genderrelated metrics, and...
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Tijana Ristić, Member Of The Executive Board, Merkur Insurance
Women Achieve Excellent Results
Seven of the 16 executive boards of insurance companies in Serbia have at least one woman. This is the case with Merkur Insurance, and...
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Vesna Baur, Owner Of Basna
Biochar Protects Our Planet
From the very beginning, Basna worked on sustainable development, which included a gender-responsive work environment, a socially responsible business, respect for the needs of...
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Ioanna Batsialou Ph.D., Medical Director And Owner Of Ioanna Regen Klinika
Our Greek Lady Is A Born Leader And Innovator
Ioanna Regen Klinika is a medical clinic that offers comprehensive procedures aligned with the world’s highest standards in medical practice, with an individual approach...
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Marina Kostadinović, Head Of Marketing And PR, Association Of Serbian Banks
Equality Is Not A Dead Letter
The fact that it brings together all of the banks in Serbia is a great compliment to the Association of Serbian Banks. This means...
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Dragana Simović, Sales & Marketing Manager, M&M Militzer & Münch Serbia
Punctuality Is Our Trademark
In less than three years, M&M has established cooperation with leading European companies and become an exclusive provider of logistics services on the Serbian...
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Maja Turković, Senior Vice President For Business Development At CWP Europe
Championing Renewables
CWP is a leading renewable energy development company operating in Southeast Europe and Australia. Over the past 15 years, CWP has been investing in...
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Nataša Marković, General Manager At Galeb Group
Effort Will Always Be Rewarded
At Galeb we have always taken great care of women. Personnel relations at this company are based on traditional values, and not on those...
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Aleksandra Jović, General Manager, Galeb Electronics d.o.o. (Ltd.)
Good People Make The Best Teams
A position at Galeb is not acquired, it is earned. That is especially so for managerial positions. There is no protection there, because the...
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The Women Loved By Dejan Medaković
In his testamentary, five-volume book Ephemeris, famous Serbian historian of medieval art, academic and president of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Dejan...
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Eun Hai Kim, President Of The International Women’s Club, Belgrade
Empowerment Is The Creation Of Self
Women’s empowerment can be interpreted in many ways, such as through economic independence, political participation, overcoming gender stereotypes and roles, but the most important...
CorD Magazine Celebrates 20 Years
alliance international media (AIM doo), the publisher of CorD Magazine, organized a celebration at the Aeroclub, marking the 20th anniversary of...
NALED: One of the First Open Innovation Projects in Serbia to Commence Soon
One of Serbia's first 'open innovation' projects is set to commence soon, offering scientific and research organizations a unique...
Serbia Acquires Historic WWII Directive Ordering Attack on Yugoslavia
The Government of the Republic of Serbia announced that, following its recent acquisition of a piece by Paja Jovanović...
Belgrade Hosts International Energy and Environmental Fairs
At the Belgrade Fair, the 18th International Energy Fair and the 19th International Environmental Protection Fair have been opened,...
Milan Radulović Awarded French Order of Arts and Letters
Milan Radulović, the director of the Music Youth of Novi Sad and the Novi Sad Music Festivities, has been...